Coffee Roaster Operator — Hands-On Roasting & Quality

Jobot; Lenoir City (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is hiring a Roaster Operator to join our Lenoir City, TN coffee production team. You will operate roasting equipment, follow recipes, and monitor quality to ensure consistent flavor and color. This on-site role offers a stable, permanent position with opportunities for overtime.

We're seeking candidates with at least two years in production, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus in our diverse facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two years of production-related experience.
• Experience in food and beverage production preferred; coffee roasting desirable.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot production equipment.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Understanding of coffee roasting processes and cupping concepts.
• Ability to read recipes and follow production instructions.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Comfort with computer routines and production software.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Operations Manager and safely operate coffee roasting equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
• Roast green coffee according to production schedules, customer requirements, and established recipes.
• Clean, set up, operate, monitor, and shut down roasting machinery, following equipment care and fire-prevention procedures.
• Monitor roasting parameters and adjust control-panel settings to meet color, moisture, and taste specifications.
• Troubleshoot basic to moderate operating problems and perform minor equipment repairs.
• Inspect equipment, monitor overall performance, and report deviations or maintenance needs.
• Inspect finished product and collect samples to verify conformance with quality standards.
• Direct loading of green coffee tanks to ensure correct quantities and recipes.
• Maintain accurate production records and activity logs.
• Monitor scrap and identify opportunities to reduce downtime, improve yields, and prevent quality defects.
• Perform operator-level preventive maintenance and equipment cleaning once trained and certified.
• Maintain a clean, safe roasting area and coordinate activities within that area.
• Communicate order fulfillment, roasting, and maintenance requirements to plant management.
• Work with Quality, Planning, Processing, Maintenance, and Logistics to support production.
• Follow the Food Safety Plan, quality SOPs, and company safety requirements; report unsafe conditions promptly.
• Assist with periodic inventory counts and unloading green coffee as requested.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Basic math

Recipes & measurements

Basic computer skills

Follow production procedures

Physical fitness

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Jobot is hiring a Roaster Operator to join our Lenoir City, TN coffee production team. You will operate roasting equipment, follow recipes, and monitor quality to ensure consistent flavor and color. This on-site role offers a stable, permanent position with opportunities for overtime.

We're seeking candidates with at least two years in production, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus in our diverse facility.